A Kentucky Republican lawmaker claims House GOP leadership abruptly adjourned the session after discovering enough conservative colleagues backed his effort to impeach the Defense Secretary. The move suggests internal divisions within the party, with the lawmaker asserting that a private vote count revealed broader support than leadership anticipated. The decision to skip a formal vote has fueled speculation about underlying tensions over the secretary’s tenure. The revelation highlights a rare public clash over leadership strategy and legislative priorities within the Republican caucus.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found other Republicans in support of his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “The fact that they didn’t vote on it tells me that they did a whip check, and they probably found that there were...
